Registered Practical Nurse

Halton Healthcare•Oakville, ON

3d•CA$36 - CA$39•Onsite

About The Position

6C Oncology is a 36 bed medicine unit. We provide exemplary patient and family centered care to patients with both an oncology diagnosis and other patients with general medicine diagnoses. We have a multi-disciplinary team including physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, dietitian and discharge planner who collaborate to provide safe, high quality care in a timely fashion to our patient population.

Requirements

Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
Recent acute care medical experience required.
Advanced RPN and assessment skills including aseptic technique, N/G insertion, suctioning and airway maintenance.
Medication administration certificate an asset.
Organized and with ability to work in a team environment.
Caring, compassionate, customer focused attitude towards patients and families.
Good team player with positive attitude.
Evidence of continued learning.
Must be physically able to do the job, which involves heavy lifting and intensive physical effort.
Satisfactory employment and attendance record.
Strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
Ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.
Must provide availability of a 0.50 FTE
Proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

Medication administration certificate

Responsibilities

Provide exemplary patient and family centered care to patients with both an oncology diagnosis and other patients with general medicine diagnoses.
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, dietitian and discharge planner to provide safe, high quality care in a timely fashion.